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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $280,000 00 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENTS ON GRANBURY-WABASH BETWEEN TRAIL LAKE DRIVE AND SEMINARY
DRIVE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for
the Fiscal Year 1994-95 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be
increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Assessment Fund in
the amount of $280,000 00 for the purpose of funding congestion mitigation and air
quality improvement agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for
corridor improvements on Granbury-Wabash between Trail Lake Drive and Seminary
Drive
SECTION 2
Should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared
invalid, inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision, opinion or judgement shall in no way impair the remaining portions,
sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions
shall be and remain in full force and effect
SECTION 3
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No 11645 and all other
ordinances and appropriations amending the same except in those instances where
the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with such other ordinances
and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed
SECTION 9
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect and after the
date of its passage, and it is so ordained
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Ca~rtmunication
REFERENCE LOG NAME
NUMBER **C-14802
05/09/95
20GRAN ~ 1 of 2
SUBJECT CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AGREEMENT WITH ,~XAS PARTMEN~ T O~,F T
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTSa ~.NS..~A.(OR
ON GRANBURY-WABASH BETWEEN TRAIL LAKE
DRIVE AND SEMINARY DRIVE (PROJECT NO 1 1 1-021206)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Council
1 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Assessment Fund by 5280,000 from increased revenues, and
2 Authorize the transfer of 5280,000 from the Special Assessment Fund to the Street
Improvements Fund, and
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipt and appropriations
in the Street Improvements Fund by 5280,000 from increased revenues for the purpose of
congestion mitigation and air quality improvements with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT), and
4 Authorize the City Manager to execute a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement Agreement with the TxDOT for corridor improvements on Granbury-Wabash
between Trail Lake Drive and Seminary Drive at an estimated cost of 5280,000
DISCUSSION
The Intermodal Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, (iSTEA), established a congestion
mitigation and air quality improvement program (CMAQ) to contribute to the attainment of a
natural ambient air quality standard On November 30, 1994, the Texas Transportation
Commission passed Minute Order 104667 which authorized the corridor improvement project on
Granbury-Wabash between Trail Lake Drive and Seminary Drive through the State Transportation
Improvement Program
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has prepared an agreement which details the
responsibilities of both the City of Fort Worth and TxDOT in the development of this project The
City is responsible for the design of the intersection improvements, securing -any needed rights-
of-way, and adjusting or relocating utilities TxDOT will advertise, award and inspect construction
of the project
The project is estimated to cost 51,400,000 The federal share will not exceed eighty percent
(80°/a) of the actual cost of the project Costs in excess of the federal share will be borne by the
City of Fort Worth The City's share of cost is currently estimated to be 5280,000 Upon
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE LOG NAME PACE
NUMBER *#C-14802
05/09/95 20GRAN 2 of 2
SUBJECT CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS ON GRANBURY-WABASH BETWEEN TRAIL LAKE
DRIVE AND SEMINARY DRIVE (PROJECT NO 1 1 1-021206)
execution of the agreement, the City must remit payment in the amount of 514,000 to TxDOT
for their review of engineering documentation and other incidental costs Approximately sixty
(60) days prior to TxDOT's awarding of the construction contract, the City will be required to
fund the balance of the City's share of protect cost
The area generally bound by Trail Lake Drive, Seminary Drive, and Wabash has long been an area
characterized by traffic congestion and confusion Trail Lake Drive, Seminary Drive, and Granbury
Road, all major roadways come together in this area which is bisected by a railroad track
Granbury Road is discontinuous through this area This project would employ an engineer to
study the traffic patterns to see how best to provide more efficient and safer traffic flow through
this congested area
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon the approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriations ordinances, funds required will be available in the
Street Improvement Fund The cash balance in the Special Assessment Fund after this transfer
will be 53,307,964
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nbmitted for ~ty Managers FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT ITY RETARY
Office by: (to)
(1) GS94 4412 2 020940212060 280,00 .0 APPROVED
Mike Groomer 6140 (1) GS94 38070 020940212060 280,000. CI TY COUNCI L
Ongmating Department Head: (2)(3)GC13 472094 020130212060 280,000.0
(2) GC13 541200 020130212060 $280,000.0 _
Hugo A. Melange 7800 (from) MAY g 1995
GS94 538070 020940212060 $280,000 0
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